Obituaries

Susan Jane Kirchner Pryor, El Dorado

Published

2 months ago

April 17, 2025

Born on March 30, 1955 in Mount Carmel, IL. to Frank and Ethel Jane Kirchner on March 30, 1955, Susan moved to Baton Rouge, LA as a teenager. It was there, after college, she met her husband, Gary, and they raised their family. They later moved for a brief time to Youngsville, LA and then El Dorado.

Susan earned a BS in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and both her MS and DNS from the LSU Health Science Center. Her distinguished career began as an ICU nurse, and she went on to become an instructor at the Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in Baton Rouge. For over 25 years, Susan shared her experience and passion for nursing and pediatrics as a faculty member and Certified Nurse Educator at Southeastern Louisiana University. Susan retired as a full Professor, a recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and an active member of the Nursing Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau.

Susan was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church where she shared her beautiful voice in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and playing cards with friends; most of all, though, she loved spending time with family. Her positive outlook and infectious laugh will be forever missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gary A. Pryor of El Dorado; her son, Adam W. Pryor and his wife Rachael of Ventura, CA; her daughter, Laura Jane Johnson and her husband Colin of El Dorado; her four grandchildren, Henry, Greta, Linus and Melody Jane Pryor of Ventura, CA; her brothers, Frank H. Kirchner and his husband David Nicholson of Norfolk, VA, and Paul Kirchner and his wife Karen of Weesatche, TX; her sister, Karen Kirchner and her husband John Roschke of Plano, TX; and her nieces, Christine Kirchner and Angela Kirchner.

A private memorial service will be held at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, El Dorado.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the dedicated staff at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice for their compassionate care of Susan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in memory of Susan Pryor be made either to the Brain Support Network, PO Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026 (www.brainsupportnetwork.org), or to Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, 700 North College, El Dorado, AR 71730.

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Raul Casimiro Olea, Norphlet

Published

2 days ago

June 9, 2025

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Raul Casimiro Olea, of Norphlet, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at St.Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Born to Flaviano Casimiro Cuevas and Rosa Olea Moreno on September 8, 1974 at Jojutla Morelos. Raul worked as an oilfield roustabout for the Long Brothers for many years. “He was a good brother, like a hero in our eyes. He was as far away as the sun, but when I needed him, he appeared like daylight and as a son he was excellent. He always wanted Mom and Dad to have a very big smile. In Mexico, he worked as a soldier. He liked to hunt animals and pamper his mother. He was a mama’s boy, like two drops of water”.

While in America, he enjoyed fishing the creeks of South Arkansas with his friends who he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his dad Flaviano Casimiro Cuevas.

He is survived by his mom; brothers Jesus, Flaviano, Ezequiel and Isaias; sisters Celia, Guadalupe, Gabriela, Sarai, Rosa and Abigail; and many special friends in Norphlet, including, a very special lady, Darlean Hutchison.

The employees of Long Brothers Oil Company will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 10th at Young’s.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 10th at Young’s with Pastor Chacon officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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Keith Gunter, El Dorado

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1 week ago

June 2, 2025

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Lewis “Keith” Gunter, 77, of El Dorado, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on October 29, 1947, to George L. Gunter Jr. and Shirley Ann Harris Gunter in Conway, Arkansas.

Keith was a proud veteran who served his country with honor. After his service, he worked as a barber at Southern Gentlemen, where he not only cut hair but also shared laughter and stories with everyone who sat in his chair. He was a longtime member of College Avenue Church of Christ.

Keith expressed his love through cooking. His grilled steaks, smoked pulled pork, fried fish, and fried turkey became the stuff of legend among family and friends. He brought people together with food, humor, and a warm, generous heart.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jack Gunter.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie Morgan Gunter of El Dorado; his daughter, Heather Gunter (Sam Hallam) of Seattle, WA; his son, Phillip Gunter of Conway, AR; his brother, Larry Gunter (Sheri Carder), of Lake City, FL; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at College Avenue Church of Christ under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Camp Kurios via College Avenue Church of Christ, 1817 N. College Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730. Keith spent many years volunteering at Camp Kurios, where he taught children to fish, a role that brought him great joy and purpose.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Gunter family.

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Holly Attaway, Smackover

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1 week ago

June 2, 2025

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Holly B. Attaway, 70, of Smackover, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the South Arkansas Regional Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1954 to John Edgar and Carline Williams Berry in El Dorado, AR.

She worked at the South Arkansas Regional Hospital as a Registered Nurse and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Smackover, being baptized in 1964 and rededicated in 2017.

In addition to the Lord and her family, Holly loved all things of nature which are God’s creation. She loved reading, music, adventures with Charles, her country, and her hometown of Smackover. She loved having guests in her home and the memories of loved ones who are now in Heaven.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her brother Eddie Berry, and stepchildren Tiffany Srebrenik and Todd Attaway.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Charles Thomas Attaway. She is also survived and loved by her sons, Berry Jon White and Allison Rigsby, Derry Ray White and daughter in law Brittany White. Her beloved grandchildren are Aaron White, John White, Maddie White, Abby White, Jacob Gardner, Matthew Srebrenik, Noah Srebrenik, and David Srebrenik, and great-grandson Charlie White. She is also survived and loved by her brother, Jeff Berry and sisters in law Cindy Berry and Suzy Berry. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Smackover with Bro. Carley Davis officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Pallbearers are Glenn Thomas, Cody Cozart, Mickey Valentine, Richard Ray, Mike Rowan, Adam Belt, Chad McNeely, and Zac Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Langley, Randy McNeely, Earl Ontis, and Ronnie Martin.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Smackover, 201 W 7th St, Smackover, AR. 71762 or Alzheimer’s Association, 11300 N Rodney Parham, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR. 72212 or ALZ.org.

Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Attaway family.

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Joshua Fife, Strong

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3 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

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Joshua Thad Fife, age 34, of Strong, AR passed from this life Tuesday May 20, 2025. Josh was born January 13, 1991 in Camden, AR to parents Jeff and Cheryl Fife.

Josh Fife, a beloved father, friend, and all-around outdoors-man, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hands-on craftsmanship. Known for his huge heart and generous spirit, Josh touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth and authenticity.

Josh found his greatest joy in spending time with his two children, who were the center of his world. Whether casting a line on a quiet fishing trip, trekking through the woods on a hunting excursion, or cheering on the Razorbacks with full-hearted enthusiasm, Josh lived every moment with passion and presence.

A man of many talents and endless curiosity, Josh was a skilled metalworker who found solace and satisfaction at his forge, shaping metal with fire and focus. He had recently discovered a love for golf, approaching the sport with the same enthusiasm he brought to all his hobbies. Josh was equally at home tending to his garden, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, or catching air on a dirt bike—always in motion, always embracing life.

His adventurous spirit, creative hands, and kind heart made him someone you couldn’t help but admire. He lived fully, loved deeply, and gave selflessly.

Josh will be missed beyond words but remembered in every wild trail, every home-cooked meal, every swing of a golf club, and in the laughter of his children.

He was precede in death by his mother Cheryl Ann Roberts Fife; uncle Thomas Fife; maternal grandfather Ted Roberts; paternal grandparents Virginia and Sam Fife; and cousin Daniel “Spanky” Fife.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of eleven years Brooke Lee Frederick Fife; one daughter Presley Ann Fife; one son Grady Lee Fife; brother Jeffery Chase Fife of Little Rock, AR; father Jeffery Thad Fife of Baker, MT; maternal grandmother Andrea Johnson and her husband Earl of Smackover, AR; maternal step-grandmother Sharon Roberts of Camden, AR; uncle Michael Fife and his wife Heather of Strong, AR; aunt Charity Hunter and her husband Jeff of El Dorado, AR; aunt Yvonne Roberts of El Dorado, AR; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Perry’s Funeral Chapel in El Dorado, AR.

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James William Humphries, Jr., Huttig

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3 weeks ago

May 22, 2025

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James William Humphries, Jr., 78, of Huttig, AR passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home.

James was born on March 24, 1947, in El Dorado, AR to the union of James William Humphries, Sr. and Laurentia Roberson Humphries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elaine Humphries, sister, Mary Humphries.

James retired from Great Lakes and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having been stationed in San Diego. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his sisters-in-law, Sharon Gibbons and Vicki Flournoy, brother-in-law, Wayne Fife, numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Arlington Memorial Park with Bro. Scotty Fife officiating. Interment to follow under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.

Pallbearers will be Hubert Jolley, Clay Jolley, Peyton Jolley, Gary McGoogan, Larry Cook, Tommy Garrett.